50 Best Sandwich Shops in San Diego

“Wow, such great food and awesome service! Had the lobster roll and it was quality lobster and overflowing with actual meat. Everything was delicious.“

“this place was so good 😊 I did a review of it on my channel mike420kungfu other day 🐉“

“Known for their focaccia bread, smoothies, and breakfast sandwhiches. I personally like the hot chocolate, the macadamia nut chocolate chip cookie, and bagels with melted cheese. Their bagels taste better than other bagels I’ve tried. They also offer tea. Their hospitality is a+ , they greet you by your name if you become a regular and I’ve made friends in the lobby area waiting for food. Affordable prices compared to surrounding businesses. They are warm and welcoming here, I’ll come here for a long time to come! They also have flavored water.“

“I stopped by The Market Place and it turned out to be a great local spot for a quick and satisfying meal. The place feels like a classic neighborhood deli and market, but the food quality is surprisingly good.

Their sandwiches are the highlight—fresh bread, generous portions, and really flavorful fillings. I especially liked how many options they have, from hot deli sandwiches to pizza and fresh salads. Everything is made quickly, so it’s perfect when you want something tasty without waiting too long.

Overall, it’s a simple but reliable place with friendly service and solid comfort food. A great stop if you’re near Balboa Park and craving a good sandwich.“

“We met Jim on the day we found out about him generously donating the proceeds of a fundraiser for Brandon, the late owner of “The Friendly”. They had run out of the “fundraiser special” so I tried the Super Beef. Piled high with rare, tender roast beef on a toasted Sweet Onion bun, I was blown away. It’s so huge that I really should have only eaten half but I couldn’t - stop - eating! The taste of this delicious sandwich, along with the friendly demeanor of Jim and his assistant Asher, will have us coming back over and over!“

“It's legitimately a gourmet sandwich, with very premium toppings. The fresh focaccia is a rare treat. But I cannot give 5 stars, as everything was too oily and they lack any vegan protein offerings. (Mozzarella available for cheese eaters.) This is just a sandwich stand, you eat at outdoor tables in front of an office building. I was there early and they were very fast. Ignore the printed menu prices, as my $12.50 sandwich was actually just under $17.“

“Bale French Sandwich is a tiny shop tucked away in Mira Mesa Square serving quick Vietnamese dishes like banh mi, fried rice, egg rolls, and boba.

We enjoyed the charbroiled pork and lemongrass chicken banh mi - a great value at $6.25 each. The bread had a great crust: thin, very crisp, and flaky. The pickled carrot and daikon added nice texture and brightness, while the raw jalapeños brought the right amount of heat. The egg rolls were also a hit, with a peppery flavor and a crisp outer shell.

Note that this is a grab-and-go spot with a strictly business vibe. The service is efficient, so have your order ready. There is only one small table for snacking and two benches for waiting. They also offer extensive party tray options if you order in advance.

There is plenty of free parking, though the lot gets competitive on weekends due to the nearby Aldi and Lucky Seafood Market.“

“This is hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had! I had the Thin Man sandwich and it was loaded with filling. Friendly staff, great service, great location. Well worth a visit!“

“Great food and very healthy and delicious salads! The focaccia bread is to die for!“

“Great food but terrible location in the middle of an industrial park. They need to move to a strip mall on a busy street to get more business“

“Some of the best sandwiches in San Diego.“

“Best BLT on Soda Bread yummy and fresh vegetables.“

“This is a fantastic restaurant for breaking the fast during Ramadan. I came here tonight with my family. All the food is halal and delicious. I definitely recommend it. It's a great advantage that San Diego has halal restaurants. Also service personnels are kind. Thank you!“

“LOVE the sandwich. It was huge, definitely big enough to share. I was delighted to get to try a bottle of Butterscotch Rootbeer, as well. Highly recommend!!“

“The best authentic Vietnamese"banh mi" in Southern California. I live in LA, but every time I travel to San Diego, Paris Bakery is always my first place to visit. They have a variety type of Banh mi with reasonable price, their tastes are always delicious.“

“Found this place at a farmer's market. Always went back when in town. A husband and wife team. They remember my Sandwich Everytime I visit. Love their creation/twist on a classic, Grilled cheese.“

“Meg up with some WFH Coworkers I haven’t seen in a while. Great place to grab a sandwich, sit in the patio and reconnect on a beautiful San Diego “Fall” day!“

“Always delicious 😋! Always great service!“

“Hands down the best place to get an awesome sandwich. Also now they carry GoldLok Supreme Vodka.“

“Amazing sandwiches we found to be the best in town“

“Awesome thanks and professional service staff“

“friendly people, service was great.“

“Great food, friendly, hard working staff!“

“The place is one of the best deli’s in San Diego and the sandwiches are huge! They are also friendly and have a clean store. Love San Carlos. But they are under new management and they have downsized their sandwiches and upped their prices so much that it is ridiculous. Not my favorite anymore.😩“

“This place is one of the best if not THE BEST sandwich and variety of sandwiches ever! We come here A LOT, with my grandfathers dementia he goes to the same spots! I have loved every single one we get… def worth checking out“

“I enjoyed a beef banh mi from this Vietnamese eatery. The only thing was when I ordered it, I thought it was going to be pieces of grilled beef, like the picture showed and the way the BBQ pork comes, but the beef was more like sliced meatloaf.

The banh mi was good however, just a little on the dry side, the meat that is, but it was well seasoned and tasty. The the sandwich came with fresh Julienned carrots and daikon, fresh sliced jalapenos, and cucumbers. It came garnished with fresh cilantro sprigs, but was missing a spritz of fish sauce. The French baguette was great and are baked in house. I think they should offer a side of fish sauce and/or a hot sauce with the banh mi sandwiches.

The service was friendly. They offer a small amount of inside seating but none outside. They offer a large amount of banh mi sandwiches and milk tea beverages.“

“Awesome sandwiches and service!! We had Ike’s cater a tray of sandwiches for a co-worker’s retirement and they were a big hit! And the manager was super friendly and service was fast. Wish I had taken a photo of the nice tray they quickly put together but we were so hungry and quickly ate all the sandwiches. Everyone loved the fun names of the sandwiches too. I highly recommend!!“

“Great dinner meal. Great food and atmosphere. The staff is polite and friendly. Recommend eating here any chance you get. No entree is wrong choice.“

“Every time I try a new grab and go location, I come right back to this one. It’s like they’ve perfected every sandwich on the menu and always tastes better. The staff is so friendly regardless of how busy they are. It’s a true family business.“

“Delicious tortas…. Try them and see for yourself..“

“Truly a hidden gem. Very local spot. Affordable, great flavor, and the gentleman that owns it is the man. Highly recommend you check this place out.

Parking is tough because of the neighboring businesses, but definitely worth the slight inconvenience.“

“Hands down the best sub shop around! The staff is so friendly! I highly recommend this place. Plus the food is really good!“

“Love that they use all the authentic ingredients in a Philly Cheesesteak“

“The owners and the people working here make it the best Jersey Mike’s around!“

“Fresh and Yummy Banh Mi Sandwiches!!“

“I really appreciate how easy it was to place my order online, and having a delicious burrito for breakfast that I can pick up on my way to the office was really great. The portion was hearty and the bacon breakfast burrito was a really great start to my morning.“

“Omg, this place was amazing, from my hubbys favorite the tub of tuna, sons the beef dip and mine the Turknado. They all are super delish. The worker was super friendly and helpful. Be back for sure next time we're in town.“

“Catering boxes were excellent. An absolute pleasure dealing with this co. Reliable delivery too“

“todo ;lo que ordenes esta delicioso sabroso y fresco la gente es maravillosa junto con los encargados te invito a que pruebes🥰“

“Ike's was just a random find on UberEats, looking for something new and nice while staying here in San Diego; oh boy... they didn't disappoint!

I ordered the Menage A Trois and the Matt Cain sandwichs, and they were both quite nice. They both were ordered with Dutch crunch bread, lettuce, red onion, and tomato.

Both sandwiches meat's were tender and well flavoured, they arrived hot and well wrapped. Truly nothing to complain about, they were both fantastic tasting and the texture beats a lot of other sandwich shops out there.

Be warned, they are quite filling and dense sandwichs, just one was enough to satisfy.

Our server Tessa prepared the rolls wonderfully and the packer Leila ensured they arrived safe and sound.

Would definitely recommend and will eat here again.“

“great quality at a good price“

“It so tasty mango 🥭 beer 🍺 ever!!!“

“Even their simplest of sandwiches are great. I wish they had after work hours.“

“Pretty good wiches ngl. I gave SDSU a visit, and their website told me that Starbucks, Chipotle, and more places would be open. I came to find Which Wich to be the only open place. I went in and ordered their chocolate iced drink (don't remember the name), and their Chicken Parmesean sandwich. Delicious sandwich. As a matter of fact, that might just be the most delicious chicken parmesan I've ever had. Definitely will be back. Only giving four stars because it took a bit of time for them to prepare my order (about 8-10 minutes) and that's shocking because I was the only one there.“

“Loved their sandwiches. service and the cookies are to die for!!!“

“FYI…description for Philly cheesesteak reflects turkey sandwich on website site so I mistakenly ordered Philly but wanted the turkey. I normally wouldn’t order the Philly but it was yummy. Definitely recommend and look forward to trying the turkey next time.“

“Amazingly friendly staff. When you walk in, you immediately feel like family. There is so much variety. The #25 is amazing with it's fresh sliced avocado. The #45 is easily my favorite hot sandwich. There is always 2 new soups daily and all of them are absolutely delicious. Everything is fresh and fully customizable. The prices are easily justified when you consider just how big the portions are. The staff in general will always make you feel welcome. They are attentive to their customers and have a unique way of making a bad day a lot better. Highly recommend just for the atmosphere here.“

“I had the mango salad with chicken. It had a wide variety of lettuces giving it nice texture and flavor. We had a side of the consistently tasty curried couscous. The atmosphere with its turf and play area was nice for families, especially those with young children and those like us with our Collie and Golden Retriever in tow. The service was efficient but not intrusive. We opted to eat outside there.“

“I’ve been enjoying Mendocino Farms catering from the Carmel Valley location for years at work, so I was *thrilled* when they opened a location here— absolutely love it!

We’ve ordered catering from the Scripps Ranch location and also love coming in as a family. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully done. I especially love the generous use of fresh avocado - I have way too many favorites to choose from. Their unique, healthy twists on classic salads and sandwiches really set them apart.

Salads I keep coming back to include their takes on the Cobb, Caesar, Quinoa & Avocado, and the Not So Fried Chicken Salad. For sandwiches, the Banh Mi, Not So Fried Chicken, Farm Club, Peruvian Steak, and Caprese are all fantastic. There's really something for everyone, including great vegan options—you can’t go wrong. And the spicy curry couscous? Absolutely to die for.

On top of the food, the staff is outstanding. Every person I’ve interacted with has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making customers happy. It also means a lot that they support our neighborhood schools—we’re incredibly lucky to have Mendocino Farms as part of our community. Highly recommend!!!“